Population trends are critical indicators for site selectors and businesses. They help reveal where talent pools, consumer demand, and economic activity are most likely to grow—guiding smarter, more sustainable location decisions.
This map visualizes county-level population change across the U.S., showing historical trends (2020–2024) and future projections (2024–2029). The bivariate shading distinguishes patterns of growth and decline over time:
While some counties show signs of decline or stagnation, it's important not to overlook their potential. Many large metro areas still house millions of residents despite flat growth. Some counties may appear stagnant overall but contain vibrant neighborhoods—or are adjacent to rapidly growing regions.
At BLS & Co., we use advanced GIS tools to conduct multidimensional demographic analyses that help our clients make confident, data-driven decisions. Population trends are just one piece of the puzzle—but a vital one.
Tracey Hyatt Bosman develops and executes incentives and location selection strategies for BLS & Co.'s corporate and institutional clients. She is a certified economic developer with twenty years of professional experience across a wide range of sectors, including data centers, manufacturing, headquarters, back office and contact center operations, and logistics.